Perpetual R&D
Alvarez is committed to a culture of constant experimentation and innovation. The brand obsessively reviews both production and product design, including curing its own woods, developing specialized paints and finish processes, and painstakingly testing even the smallest instrument components. This dedication has resulted in advancements such as the FS6 bracing architecture, which strikes an optimal balance between strength and vibration for a more robust bass response.
Yairi – Handcrafted Heritage, Japanese Mastery
Since 1965, the Alvarez brand has been anchored by a significant, uninterrupted partnership with the K. Yairi guitar factory in Kani, Japan, which itself has been crafting instruments for nearly a century. Alvarez Yairi guitars are crafted from the finest materials and built slowly, by hand, to create soulful, responsive instruments full of character. These guitars are designed to inspire for a lifetime.
Laureate – Elegance in Every Note
Every component in Alvarez’s Laureate Series is hand selected from thousands of pieces of wood — only the very best tonewoods make the cut. This meticulous, bench-made approach results in exceptionally articulate instruments while painstaking detailing and finishing deliver an aesthetic quality rarely found at such value. Laureate’s premium, all-solid tonewoods are voiced through Alvarez’s FS6 bracing architecture for an open, powerful sound and balanced projection.
Masterworks – Pure Tone, All-solid Construction
These all-solid workhorses deliver tone and beauty far beyond their price point. Masterworks is a comprehensive professional line that offers a broad range of body shapes and tonewood combinations to suit virtually any playing style. Lively and responsive, these guitars boast incredible character and a flawless gloss finish.
Artist – Signature Alvarez Sound for Every Player
Artist Series guitars deliver outstanding tone, playability, and visual appeal at remarkable value. Voiced with the utmost care, Alvarez’s solid-top series offers something for every player, with a wide selection of body shapes, tonewood combinations, cutaways, finishes, and acoustic-electric options. Artist Elite guitars are designed for players seeking elevated aesthetics including exotic woods and premium details such as cutaways, beveled armrests, wood binding, and high-end electronics.
